Crews responded to a brush fire that was burning near buildings in southwest Miami-Dade Thursday.
The fire was reported in the area of Southwest 225th Street east of U.S. 1. Florida Forest Service officials said the fire was at about 70 acres and was 80 percent contained as of about 10 p.m.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews were on the scene and were providing "exposure protection" to nearby businesses, officials said.
Officials were advising residents in the area to close their windows and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues.
#MDFR providing exposure protection and assisting forestry for grass fire near 224 street SW & east of US1. #alert pic.twitter.com/u3qCK4SJlO
— MDFR (@MiamiDadeFire) May 18, 2017
Nearby Bayou Road was shut down in both directions as a result. Drivers were asked to seek alternate routes.
No other information was immediately known.
Check back with NBC 6 for updates.
More: Firefighters working to contain grass fire. @FFS_Everglades says 20% of 20 acres contained. @nbc6 pic.twitter.com/KfKVUQusFD
— Jamie Guirola (@jamieNBC6) May 18, 2017
